Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Montesano, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,183

Median Agei

38.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.8%3,591

Hispanic/Latino

8%336

Asian

2.5%104

Two or More

2.4%101

Black

1.1%44

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%178

High School Diploma

24.9%736

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%278

Some College (1+ yr)

20.3%598

Associate's Degree

8.1%239

Bachelor's Degree

15.2%448

Master's Degree

5.5%161

Professional Degree

2.4%70

Doctorate

1.4%40

HS or Higher

93.1%

BA or Higher

24.3%

Graduate+

9.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$354,300

Median Renti

$1,195

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.7%974

Renter-Occupied

39.3%631

Total Units

1,829

Homeownership

60.7%

Vacancy Rate

12.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.1%40

$50K–$100K

4.1%40

$100K–$150K

0.7%7

$150K–$200K

3.1%30

$200K–$300K

20.4%199

$300K–$500K

46.1%449

$500K–$1M

20.6%201

$1M+

0.8%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

173

$1,250–$1,500

191

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%17

2010–2019

7.8%143

2000–2009

12.1%221

1990–1999

7.5%138

1980–1989

4.8%87

1970–1979

23.5%429

1960–1969

5.2%95

1950–1959

15%274

1940–1949

4.8%88

1939 or earlier

18.4%337

Heating Fuel

Electricity

81.9%1,315

Utility Gas

16.5%265

No Fuel

0.6%9

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%8

Wood

0.5%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,540

Mean Household Incomei

$89,235

Per Capita Incomei

$37,132

Poverty Ratei

4.7%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

1,825

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%28

$10K–$15K

2.5%40

$15K–$20K

6.1%98

$20K–$25K

0.5%8

$25K–$30K

3.7%59

$30K–$35K

4.2%67

$35K–$40K

5%81

$40K–$45K

4.1%66

$45K–$50K

2.3%37

$50K–$60K

12.9%207

$60K–$75K

10.5%169

$75K–$100K

13.4%215

$100K–$125K

6.1%98

$125K–$150K

7.5%120

$150K–$200K

15%240

$200K+

4.5%72

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2646.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Canada

Mexico

China

Germany

Philippines

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,734

Avg. Commutei

22.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,744

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

277(8.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured